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Why Your Team Sucks 2013: Detroit Lions
Some people are fans of the Detroit Lions. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Detroit Lions. This 2013 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the 2013 NFL previews so far right here....


50-Year-Old Michael Jordan Can Still Dunk
Every so often, the question of whether Michael Jordan can still dunk needs to be answered. It's been a little over two years since we've seen His Airness take flight, but this weekend he proved that yes, even at age 50, he can still throw it down....

Footage From Infamous Unreleased Film <em>The Day The Clown Cried</em> Leaked
The Holy Grail for film fans emerged, unexpectedly, on YouTube tonight as nearly seven minutes of footage from Jerry Lewis's unrelased Nazi clown film The Day The Clown Cried found way to the video sharing website....

The NFL Is Banning Certain Customized Facemasks, For Some Reason
Customized facemasks are no longer welcome in the NFL, unless a player has a medical reason for wearing one....

J.J. Putz Gets Interrupted By "Kickstart My Heart," Spikes Ball
Theories confirmed by this clip of J.J. Putz spiking the ball after his warm-up is interrupted by a little Mötley Crüe include a) It is never not funny to see pitchers fail to deliver the ball home and b) Baseball announcers don't really love the Crüe....

Thinking of Elmore
Elmore Leonard, 87, had a stroke earlier this week. "He's doing better every day, and the family is guardedly optimistic," said Gregg Sutter, Leonard's longtime researcher. ...

Sure Why Not, One Last Pool Dunk Before The Weekend
This one's from Jon and his buddies again, creators of this. Please enjoy the rest of our pool dunk archives....

I Have Skidmarks! What To Do?
Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist. She'll be here every other week helping to answer your filthiest questions. Are you dirty? Email her....


Sure, Let's Watch A Guy Get Kicked In The Nuts 10 Times And Not Flinch
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Guy walks up to two bros outside of a bar and dares them to kick him in the nuts 10 times in a row. "If I flinch at all, I'll give you $25," he tells them. Haven't heard that one? Then go ahead and watch the video above. If you want to skip over the bargaini...

Why Your Team Sucks 2013: Baltimore Ravens
Some people are fans of the Baltimore Ravens. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Baltimore Ravens. This 2013 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the 2013 NFL previews so far right here....

Got Questions About Gambling And The Mob? Ask A Bookie.
Joe Campanella is a real-life member of the Roslindale crew, one of the three biggest sports-betting syndicates on the streets of greater Boston. He's also one of the stars of Saint Hoods, a Discovery Channel docu-series that airs Friday nights at 10 (EDT). Campanella joins us now to take questions ...

J.R. Smith's Hair Has Gone Rogue
A couple of days ago, J.R. Smith showed up on Instagram looking like this. Rodman? Sisqo? Simon Phoenix? Nope. You'll never guess where the Knicks' swingman got the idea to go blond....

Football Must Be Here: Shirtless Steve Spurrier Is Making The Rounds
We're not positive when this photo was taken, but so what? Photos of Steve Spurrier shirtless (and barefoot!) and again giving zero fucks are bouncing around the internet. Which can only mean one thing: Football season is at last upon us....

Independent League Baseball Team Lights Fireworks Before Game Ends
Last night was supposed to be a special one for the Rockland Boulders. The president of Ramapo College threw out the first pitch, the team cheekily pushed its anti-PED message by dubbing the evening "A Night of Rods" and giving fans free pretzel rods, and the game was to be followed by a fireworks s...

Hockey Player Serves Ice Cream To Rob Ford. Rob Ford Is Pleased.
Look at how excited he is!...

Why Your Team Sucks 2013: Pittsburgh Steelers
Some people are fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This 2013 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the 2013 NFL previews so far right here....
